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The Hydraulic Hose Pressure Testing Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Loose connections
- Incorrect equipment selection
- 2. Pre-Test Inspection
- Poor hose condition
- Damaged fittings
- 3. Test area setup
- Inadequate space
- Slippery surfaces
- 4. Equipment Calibration
- Inaccurate readings
- Device malfunction
- 5. Testing Pressure Selection
- Exceeding system capacity
- Inappropriate pressure range
- 6. Hose Connection
- Leakage
- Connection failure
- 7. Purging Air from System
- Trapped air
- Water hammer effect
- 8. Pressure Application
- Hose rupture
- Over pressurization
- 9. Inspection for Leaks
- Not identifying leaks
- Wrong inspection method
- 10. Pressure Release
- Fast-release hazards
- Pressure release failure
- 11. Hose Disconnection
- System still pressurised
- Loose connections
- 12. Post-Test Documentation
- Inaccurate recordkeeping
- Missing test results
- 13. Equipment Decontamination
- Chemical exposure
- Improper cleaning techniques
- 14. Storage & Housekeeping
- Cluttered workspace
- Incorrect storage methods
- 15. Reporting Defects
- Incomplete reporting
- Miscommunication
- 16. Training & Supervision
- Unqualified personnel
- Poor supervision
- 17. Review & Update Procedures
- Outdated processes
- Non-compliance with standards
- 18. Emergency Preparedness
- Inadequate emergency equipment
- No evacuation plan
- 19. Final Area Check & Shut Down
- Untidy workspace
- Unsecured equipment
- 20. Maintenance Scheduling
- Inconsistent maintenance
- Ignoring required servicing